The UConn men's and women's basketball programs will tip-off the 2013-14 season with "First Night", tonight. This is a free event open to the public. A discounted parking rate of $3 will be available for the event at both the North and South garages. First Night will feature an inter-squad scrimmage between players from the men's and women's basketball teams, led by head coaches Geno Auriemma and Kevin Ollie.

Gampel Pavilion doors will open at 6 p.m. The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive either a free T-shirt. Fans can meet the 2013-14 men's and women's basketball teams as they sign autographs from 6-6:45 p.m. in the lobby located between the East and South entrances.

Special 2013 First Night posters will be provided for all fans attending the autograph session.

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